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FA51 VEG

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,556 mi
Last recorded95,556 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 VEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 95,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 95,484 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 68,285 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 68,205 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 51,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above legal limit change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above legal limit change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 34,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2022 34,860 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2021 29,694 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 25,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and small cuts in tread

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge and small cuts in tread

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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FA51 VEG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 86,763 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA51 VEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FA51 VEG registered?

FA51 VEG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is FA51 VEG safe to buy?

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